Gaza Region

What do the Palestinians Really Think of Hamas?

Arab Barometer, a research network, conducted a survey days before the Oct. 7 attack and presented interesting findings.

Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, who has been killed?

IDF, Shin Bet publish photograph of Hamas leaders in Gaza tunnel, video of Northern Brigade leader walking through tunnel.

IDF Chief of Staff:

3rd phase of ground operation against Hamas has begun

General Herzi Halevi says IDF forces encircling Khan Yunis, securing gains in northern Gaza.

60th day of the war:

"The strongest day of the IDF maneuver"

Thousands of IDF forces are operating since last night in the center of Khan Yunis at start of second phase of the ground maneuver in Gaza.

Columbia University cancels teach-in justifying Hamas massacre

Columbia University shuts down pro-Palestinian Arab student group's planned discussion that aimed to justify October 7 attack.

Three IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

IDF clears for publication the names of three soldiers who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip. Several other soldiers seriously injured.

After Gaza visit:

Red Cross president mentions hostages in passing

Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric releases video from Gaza, but mostly focuses on Gazans and not on hostages held by Hamas.

Report:

Israel weighing plan to flood Hamas tunnels

Wall Street Journal report: Israel has assembled pumps it could use to flood Hamas’ tunnels, but this could threaten Gaza's water supply.

Watch:

Fierce gun battles between IDF forces and Hamas terrorists

601st Battalion and 401st Brigade engage in firefights with Hamas terrorists. Sergeants Ben Zussman and Binyamin Yehoshua Needham killed.

Kfir Brigade operating in Gaza for 1st time ever

The Kfir Brigade, established in 2005, has located and destroyed 30 terror tunnel shafts since the beginning of the war.

Poll:

More than a third of Arabs support IDF activity in Gaza

About a third of the Arab public supports the goal of the war of toppling the rule of Hamas in Gaza.

Former Mossad chief:

'The attack against Hamas creates pressure to release hostages'

Yossi Cohen says the return to fighting will soon allow for further discussion on the release of hostages.

Report:

Red Cross president to visit Gaza

President of the International Committee of the Red Cross will visit the Gaza Strip, promote Red Cross visit to hostages held by Hamas.

Gallant to hostages' families:

'The return to fighting will bring them back home'

Minister of Defense meets families of hostages, including and with Yelena Trupanob who was released last week.

White House spokesperson:

'Israel is making an effort to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza'

White House National Security Council spokesman says Israel is listening to Washington's calls to minimize civilian deaths in Gaza.

From Chicago to Gaza:

Major Shraga heard the news and got on a plane

IDF Major Shraga takes a few moments before entering Gaza to tell Arutz Sheva about what drives him and his men as they fight Hamas.

IDF:

800 tunnel shafts found in Gaza during war, 500 destroyed

Many tunnel shafts were located in civilian areas, near or inside civilian buildings and structures, such as schools and kindergartens.

Elon Musk answers Israeli businessman in Hebrew

An Israeli businessman defending Elon Musk online recurved a response from the billionaire in the form of a Hebrew verse from Proverbs.

Day 58: Massive airstrikes in Khan Younis

The IDF conducted an unusually intense bombardment of the Khan Younis region of the Gaza Strip, as well as striking targets in the north.

Two IDF soldiers fell in battle in Gaza

Sergeant Aschalwu Sama died of wounds sustained in battle on November 14. Major (res.) Or Brandes was killed in central Gaza.

In effort to rescue hostages:

UK to conduct surveillance flights over Israel and Gaza

Britain's Ministry of Defense announces the surveillance aircraft will be unarmed and will be tasked solely to locate hostages.

Macron:

'Destroying Hamas will take 10 years'

French President calls on Israel to clarify its goals in the war against Hamas.

Hostages' families urge Red Cross to take action

Family members of American citizens held in Gaza call on Red Cross to deliver life-saving care to the hostages immediately.

Deputy Hamas leader:

'There will be no prisoner exchange until the end of the war'

Deputy Hamas leader Saleh al-Arouri says the organization will not release hostages as long as the IDF conducts fighting in the Gaza Strip.

57 days later:

Missing man declared kidnapped in Gaza

New evidence shows man missing from Gaza region was kidnapped by Hamas.

White House spokesperson:

'The pause ended because of Hamas'

White House spokesman John Kirby blames Hamas for end of the ceasefire in Gaza: They failed to produce a list of hostages.

Ofra Keidar, 70, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Kibbutz Be'eri announces that its member Ofra Keidar was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7 and her body is being held in Gaza.

IDF strikes terror infrastructure in Gaza

IDF eliminates a number of terrorist cells throughout the Gaza Strip, including a terrorist cell of over 10 terrorists.

Guy Iluz, 26, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Guy Iluz, a musician from Tel Aviv, informed he was murdered by Hamas after being taken hostage from Supernova Music Festival.

Body of murdered Israeli returned from Gaza

IDF and Shin Bet locate body of 27-year-old Ofir Sarfati and bring it back to Israel for burial.

Eliyahu Margalit, 75, was murdered by Hamas terrorists

Family of Eliyahu Margalit from Kibbutz Nir Oz informed that he was murdered by Hamas terrorists on October 7.

Liberman: 'The Oslo experiment has ended'

'Giving Gaza to Abbas is a dangerous fantasy that has cost us too much.'

Report:

Israel and Hamas agree to extend truce by one more day

Egyptian officials say deal is expected to involve the release of another 10 hostages. Despite report, rocket fired from Gaza.

Ambassador Erdan:

'Israel has zero trust in antisemitic UN Commission of Inquiry'

Israel’s UN Ambassador rejects UN Commission of Inquiry’s probe of sexual crimes perpetrated by Hamas on October 7.

IDF Spokesperson:

'The IDF is prepared to continue the war'

IDF Spokesperson Daniel Hagari speaks amid preparations for a possible resumption of the fighting in Gaza,

Thanks to radio interview:

Hostage discovered her husband and daughter were safe

Yarden Roman Gat discovered her daughter Geffen and husband Alon were alive from her brother's radio interview.

Freed Thai national:

'Hamas terrorists beat Jews with electric cables'

Thai citizen who was held captive and released recalls the conditions in which he was held and the harassment of the Jewish hostages.

Biden:

'We remain determined to secure the release of every hostage'

US President hails ceasefire agreement which led to release of hostages, says it has "delivered meaningful results".

'Hamas' list is unacceptable'

Cabinet discussing extension of ceasefire

Mediators submit list of hostages to be freed that violates the agreement. Israeli official: They have until 7:00 to amend it.

1000 gather at historic symposium on Jewish resettlement in Gaza

Jews from around Israel attend historic symposium stressing importance of Jewish settlement in Gaza. 'In enemy eyes, everyone is a settler.'

G7 foreign ministers:

'We support further extension of pause in Gaza fighting'

G7 foreign ministers support agreement which saw pause in fighting and release of hostages, say they back Israel's right to defend itself.

Watch:

Freed 12-year-old arrives at hospital via helicopter

Eitan Yahalomi, who returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza, and his other on their way to the hospital to meet their family.

IDF Spokesperson:

'Any attempt to harm our forces will be met with determination'

IDF Spokesperson warns Hamas against violating truce, after three IEDs detonated at two different locations in the northern Gaza Strip.

Otzma Yehudit:

'We will not be part of a government that allows Hamas to exist'

Otzma Yehudit threatens to resign from the government if a deal to release hostages ends the war with Hamas.

White House:

'We want eliminination of Hamas as governing force, threat'

Senior Biden Admin. official says US support's Israel's goals in war with Hamas but still pushes for maximum restraint.

Terrorists violate ceasefire, detonate explosives and open fire

Several soldiers hurt after 3 explosives detonated next to IDF soldiers in Gaza, terrorists open fire on troops. Hamas denies responsibility

The hostages' conditions:

No shower, a piece of pita as food

The freed hostages are beginning to tell their stories to their families and reveal the conditions of their captivity.

Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar met with captured Israelis in Gaza

One of the released Israelis claims that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar met her in person in Gaza, promising 'Nothing will happen to you.'

If you like Gaza, you'll love 'Palestine'

What, exactly, were the Palestinian Arabs trying to "liberate?" Op-ed.

CNN: Over 40 hostages held by others, not Hamas

According to foreign sources, dozens of hostages are being held by Islamic Jihad or individual Gazans not affiliated with terror groups.

US national security adviser:

'We're working to bring back hostages held by other groups'

US national security adviser Jake Sullivan says other groups in Gaza are holding hostages and efforts are underway to bring them back.

Morocco:

Protesters call for suspension of ties with Israel amid war

Tens of thousands of Moroccans wave PLO flags in demonstration in the country's commercial capital Casablanca.

Hostage asked:

'Release another woman who is in worse condition'

72-year-old Adina Moshe tried to persuade Hamas to release another hostage who is older and in worse condition than she is.

Hamas confirms military commander of northern Gaza killed

Terror organization says Ahmed Ghandour, 1 of the most wanted Hamas leaders, was killed during Swords of Iron war.

US officials:

'Disappointed no Americans have been freed yet'

US officials say they remain hopeful at least three Americans held by Hamas will be freed as part of the deal.

Qatar:

'We hope the ceasefire can extend beyond four days'

Qatari Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson says he hopes ceasefire can be extended in order to lead to the release of more hostages.

Hamas leader:

'The Hamas attack caused Israel a moral defeat'

Senior Hamas official Khaled Mashaal says he is opposed to any participation of international or Arab forces in ruling Gaza after the war.

Israel caved to Hamas:

Hila Rotem's mother, Raya, remains in Hamas captivity

Despite the agreements before the ceasefire, Israel agreed to break up a family held in Gaza.

'We have a long way to go':

Family members respond to the release of their relatives

Family members of the 13 hostages who were freed by Hamas welcome the release of their relatives.

49 days later:

First group of hostages returns to Israel

Hamas releases first batch of 13 hostages as agreed upon in ceasefire deal. Israel releases 39 security prisoners.